Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 73 Associate, 2,356 Bachelor's, 801 Master's, 30 Doctorate (research), 58 Doctorate (professional), 73 Post-BS Certificate, and 109 Post-MS Certificate were awareded by WSU.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Associate1073
Bachelor's9552,356
Master's656801
Doctorate (research)11030
Doctorate (professional)3158
Post-BS Certificate11073
Post-MS Certificate191109
Total233133,647

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Wichita State University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
AssociateBachelorMasterDoctoral
Associate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies$28,700
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Mechanical Engineering$63,300
Computer Engineering$61,800
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering$61,500
Management Information Systems$53,900
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Business Administration and Management$54,000
Communication Sciences and Disorders$46,500
Special Education and Teaching$44,800
Curriculum and Instruction$41,300
Social Work$38,300
Doctoral Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Wichita State University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sPost-graduateMaster'sDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at WSU by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Doctorate (Practice)Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 73 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies73$28,700
Total73
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 5 completers-
Women's Studies4-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 53 completers$30,700
Communication35-
Journalism4-
Communication Management and Strategic Communications14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 92 completers-
Information Technology24-
Computer Science68-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 370 completers-
Elementary Education and Teaching272-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching7-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching8-
Art Teacher Education8-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education15-
Mathematics Teacher Education11-
Music Teacher Education13-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching8-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education3-
Biology Teacher Education3-
Chemistry Teacher Education2-
French Language Teacher Education0-
History Teacher Education19-
Physics Teacher Education1-
Spanish Language Teacher Education0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 269 completers-
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering67$61,500
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering35-
Computer Engineering23$61,800
Mechanical Engineering76$63,300
Industrial Engineering27-
Manufacturing Engineering10-
Electrical and Computer Engineering31-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 21 completers-
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)21-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 6 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures4-
Applied Linguistics2-
French Language and Literature0-
Spanish Language and Literature0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies (1 completers) 0 completers-
Adult Development and Aging0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 21 completers$13,400
English Language and Literature15$13,400
Creative Writing6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 72 completers-
General Studies72-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 108 completers$22,900
Biology/Biological Sciences49$22,900
Biochemistry5-
Exercise Physiology54-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 11 completers-
Mathematics7-
Applied Mathematics (other)1-
Mathematics and Statistics3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 10 completers-
Mathematics and Computer Science2-
International/Global Studies2-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 51 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management51-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 2 completers-
Philosophy2-
Religion/Religious Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 29 completers-
Chemistry14-
Geology/Earth Science9-
Physics6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 112 completers$26,400
Psychology112$26,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (2 completers) 85 completers$30,800
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies76-
Homeland Security7-
Forensic Science and Technology2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 71 completers-
Social Work71$27,900
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 52 completers-
Anthropology19-
Economics1-
Political Science and Government20-
Sociology12$25,100
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 125 completers$20,900
Visual and Performing Arts32$20,900
Digital Arts51-
Graphic Design17-
Art/Art Studies6$22,000
Fine/Studio Arts4-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2-
Music1-
Music Performance4-
Music Theory and Composition1-
Keyboard Instruments2-
Voice and Opera4-
Jazz/Jazz Studies1-
Stringed Instruments0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 302 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders31-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist59-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management27$31,100
Athletic Training/Trainer12-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist19-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse154$49,700
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (1 completers) 405 completers-
Business Administration and Management121$40,000
Organizational Leadership10-
Accounting89$52,300
Business/Managerial Economics10-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies13$34,100
Finance63$39,200
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration30$46,100
International Business/Trade/Commerce6$47,400
Marketing/Marketing Management63$32,700
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 8 completers-
History8-
Total2,356
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 4 completers-
Environmental Science4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 5 completers-
Communication5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 56 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences4-
Computer Science49-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 123 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction24$41,300
Educational Leadership and Administration3-
Special Education and Teaching48$44,800
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services39-
Music Teacher Education9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 91 completers-
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering11-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering7-
Mechanical Engineering25-
Industrial Engineering40-
Electrical and Computer Engineering8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 16 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1 completers-
Spanish Language and Literature1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies (1 completers) 13 completers-
Adult Development and Aging13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 15 completers-
English Language and Literature8-
Creative Writing7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 3 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 18 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences11-
Exercise Physiology7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 6 completers-
Mathematics6-
Computational and Applied Mathematics0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 1 completers-
Computational Science1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 24 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management24-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 6 completers-
Chemistry2-
Physics4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 23 completers-
Psychology4-
School Psychology17-
Educational Psychology2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 14 completers$35,700
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services (1 completers) 91 completers-
Public Administration22-
Social Work69$38,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 9 completers-
Anthropology7-
Sociology2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts (1 completers) 41 completers-
Industrial and Product Design9-
Photography0-
Fine/Studio Arts0-
Painting3-
Sculpture1-
Printmaking0-
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics0-
Music Performance4-
Music Theory and Composition2-
Conducting3-
Keyboard Instruments0-
Voice and Opera3-
Stringed Instruments1-
Music Pedagogy2-
Fine and Studio Arts Management13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 90 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders29$46,500
Health/Health Care Administration/Management13-
Physician Assistant44-
Nursing Science4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (1 completers) 145 completers-
Business Administration and Management76$54,000
Accounting11-
Business/Managerial Economics9-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration29-
Management Science1-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)19-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 6 completers-
History6-
Total801
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 4 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 12 completers-
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering0-
Mechanical Engineering5-
Industrial Engineering4-
Electrical and Computer Engineering3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 3 completers-
Applied Mathematics3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 1 completers-
Chemistry1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 9 completers-
Clinical Psychology3-
Community Psychology4-
Applied Psychology2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 1 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders1-
Total30
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 58 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist7-
Physical Therapy/Therapist39-
Nursing Science12-
Total58
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 4 completers-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 38 completers-
Systems Engineering0-
Industrial Engineering37-
Manufacturing Engineering1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences 2 completers-
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 6 completers-
Anthropology6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 5 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1-
Public Health4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 18 completers-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management15-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0-
Management Information Systems3-
Total73
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 1 completers-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 32 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction1-
Educational Leadership and Administration12-
Educational/Instructional Technology2-
Special Education and Teaching3-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services12-
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods0-
Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 1 completers-
Nanotechnology1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1 completers-
Spanish Language and Literature1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 2 completers-
English Language and Literature2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 2 completers-
Applied Mathematics (other)2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 3 completers-
Data Science, General3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 12 completers-
Applied Behavior Analysis12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services (1 completers) 39 completers-
Public Administration39-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 6 completers-
Music5-
Music Performance1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 10 completers-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration6-
Management Science4-
Total109